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TOafblCe ontents Introduction About Seremban 3 Population & Area 4 Get To Know The Local Culture 5 Ways To Get To Seremban 6 Seremban Map 7 Sights And Attractions Historical Sites 8 Seremban Heritage Trail 10 Heritage & Culture 11 Eco-Tourism 12 Agro Tourism 18 Sports & Recreational Tourism 20 Snap Away: Artsy Instagram Spots 27 Mosque, Temple & Church 28 Gastronomic Delights Must Try Snacks & Dishes Of Seremban 33 Places To Eat 36 Caffeine Junkies Go To Cafes 40 Desserts 41 Shop Til’ You Drop Shopping Malls 42 Night/ Day Markets & Souvenir Shops 43 Accommodation Hotels/ Resorts 45 Homestay 47 Medical Tourism 48

About INTRODUCTION Seremban History Of Sungei Ujong And Seremban In terms of the name, Seremban was once known as Sungei Ujong, which translates to ‘Back River’. This prior name seems to be contrived from an incident in which an enormous Merbau Tua tree in Rembau fell into a river that transformed into a population area, developed around the treetop discovery area. However, the original name was believed to be Sang Hyang Hujung (meaning God’s Head), as stated in the ancient Nagarakretagama manuscript that was written in 1365. The Seremban name is derived from a village that existed since the late 18th century, namely Kampung Serambang. The name of this village is taken in conjunction with the name of a tree that is found in many swamps and rivers around this town. In fact, Kampung Serambang is recorded in the Map of Sungai Ujong drawn by the famous British traveler Isabella Lucy Bird in her book when she arrived to meet the British Resident at the time, Captain Murray. Existing since the 14th century, Sungei Ujong has had a history of being under the jurisdiction of the Sriwijaya, Majapahit, Melaka and Johor government, in the correct chronological order. Before the British colonisation period, Sungei Ujong was considered the biggest and oldest administrative district that was ruled by those holding the Dato’ Kelana Putera title on land and the Dato’ Syahbandar title on land. During the 1870s, the area prospered as a mining area with the discovery of tin ore and soon became a flourishing business centre. Three decades later in the year 1900, Seremban officially became the capital of Negeri Sembilan. On top of that, the once small town of Seremban was officially declared a city in 2020. 3

INTRODUCTION Population And Area Located in the western region of Negeri Sembilan, Seremban is not only known as a newly proclaimed city but it is also a district. It has an estimated landmass of 14, 355.32 hectares. Within it, the district is separated into eight sub-districts or administrative divisions: Seremban, Rantau, Rasah, Pantai, Lenggeng, Ampangan, Setul and Labu. With reference to Seremban, it is located right in the middle of the district and surrounded by the other sub- districts. In terms of neighbouring districts within Negeri Sembilan, it is surrounded by Jelebu, Kuala Pilah, Rembau and Port Dickson -- these have been arranged in a clockwise order from North to South-West. Over in the North-Western region, Seremban shares a lengthy border with Kuala Lumpur. Additionally, the Linggi River runs through the district (including the Seremban area) from Pantai and ends at Kuala Linggi in Melaka. It is one of the last remaining rivers in Peninsular Malaysia to house a large number of saltwater crocodiles. In the case of attractive terrains, Seremban has a diverse range of them including palm oil plantations, rubber plantations, rivers, mountains, forests, wetlands and beaches. Regarding the population, the Seremban district has an estimated total of 630, 9999 residents with approximately 349, 168 of them living in the sub-district of Seremban, according to the findings made by the Department of Statistics Malaysia in 2020. The Malay community ranks as the overwhelming majority in terms of ethnicity, followed by Chinese, Indian and other ethnicities. 4

Customs Dances INTRODUCTION Negeri Sembilan is the only state that has Tarian Piring: preserved and exercised the ‘Adat Perpatih’, a customary law following the matrilineal system As a fast-paced dance, tarian piring or ‘plate of administration and inheritance.Not only is the dance’ involves odd numbered dancers wife viewed as the head of the household, but balancing these tableware on their palms. the financial gains and material possessions The movements are akin to that of farmers are passed from the mother to the daughter. that are busy harvesting. As it is performed at wedding ceremonies, it ends with a bridal Attire prayer after the trampling of the plates. The women are traditionally dressed in a baju Tarian Lilin kurung made with songket material and an elaborate velvet shoulder cover wrap. The Tarian lilin involves female dancers dancing most unique feature is the embroidered double- while ensuring a lighted candle placed on a pointed headdress that has been folded in saucer does not fall from their palm. A ring is the shape of a bull’s horn and decorated with worn at the tip of the middle finger in order to gold ornaments or gilt brass. As for the men, tap the saucer in rhythm to the music. they wear a jacket adorned with gold threaded embroidery, woven samping (waist cloth) and a Tarian Randai tanjak (headgear). Resembling more of a folk theater Music performance, tarian randai incorporates dance, drama, song, music, speech and Here are the mixture of woodwind, percussion martial arts. The leader or ‘Tukang Goreh’ and string instruments played during leads the performance while fabled tales are weddings and traditional dances: taklempong/ reenacted. caklempong, saluang, bansi, pupuik batang padi, serunai, rebab, aguang, gandang and biola. Cuisine The bongai or traditional folk song is sung as a solo, duet or group. The flavour profile of the local cuisine is typically hot and spicy with chili padi as a Games popular ingredient used. Coconut milk is also used in traditional Malay dishes such Sepak raga, or sepak takraw, is played by two as rendang, sambal gesek and lemang. opposing teams separated by a net court with Additionally, siew pao (steamed savoury bun) the aim of keeping the ball aloft in the air. The is a famous Chinese delicacy here. game uses a ball made from woven strips of bamboo or rattan without hand contact. The Culture original form of the game, sepak raga bulatan, was played in a circle 5

INTRODUCTION Car Public Transport From Kuala Lumpur City From Kuala Lumpur City: : Via North-South Expressway (also known as ELITE Expressway) By A Combination Of Plane, Bus, Grab and Taxi: : Via LEKAS Highway (also known as Kajang-Seremban Highway) From Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) to Terminal 1 Bus Seremban via taxi or e-hailing From Shah Alam City service. Alternatively, you can take a bus from :Via ELITE/AH2/E6 (also known as North– KLIA to Terminal Bersepadu Selatan before taking South Expressway Central Link) another bus ride to Terminal 1 Bus Seremban. The overall journey should take about 50 minutes Without factoring in traffic, the overall maximum, without factoring in traffic. journey for : By Rail Kuala Lumpur: about 1 hour maximum Shah Alam: about 1 hour 20 minutes From Kuala Lumpur Sentral to Seremban via the maximum Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) North-South Line. The overall journey should take about an hour. From Melaka: North-South Expressway/ AH2/E2 From Melaka City: The overall journey should take about 1 By Bus hour and 20 minutes maximum, without factoring in traffic. From Melaka Sentral Bus Terminal to Terminal 1 Seremban, the overall bus ride should take about 1 hours 30 minutes, without factoring in traffic. 6

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SIGHTS AND ATTRACTIONS Historical Sites Negeri Sembilan State Museum Negeri Sembilan State Museum Constructed in 1953, the Negeri Sembilan State Museum was operating under the Ampang Tinggi Palace, once located on Jalan Dato’ Hamzah before it moved to the Craft & Cultural Park Complex in 1984. Resembling the traditional rumah gadang that’s emblematic to the Minangkabau culture, the attractions here include the Negeri Sembilan Traditional House Model and Philately and Stamps Gallery. Address: Jalan Sungai Ujong, 70200 Seremban, Negeri Sembilan Contact: +606-763 1149 Website: https://lmns.ns.gov.my/my/ Operating Hours: 9.00 am - 6.00 pm (Tuesday-Sunday) / Closed on Monday Ampang Tinggi Palace Once stood as a royal residence was the beautiful Istana Ampang Tinggi. Built as a replica of the iconic rumah gadang, this palace was commissioned by the 5th Yang Di-Pertuan Besar. Initially erected in Kuala Pilah, it was transported to Seremban and retained the exact structure. Remarkably, this wooden construction is connected without the use of nails. Address: Jalan Sungai Ujong, 70200 Tuanku Ja’afar Royal Gallery Seremban, Negeri Sembilan Contact: +606-763 1149 The Tuanku Ja’afar Royal Gallery is a three-storey museum Website: https://lmns.ns.gov.my/my/ dedicated to the 10th Yang Di Pertuan Besar of Negeri Operating Hours: 9.00 am - 6.00 pm Sembilan, as well as the history of Minangkabau rulers. (Tuesday-Sunday) / Closed on Discover information and artefacts about the royal that Monday ruled for 42 years. Some of the different aspects of his life exhibited include his education, diplomatic experience and royal service. Moreover, his own collection of sports memorabilia and paintings are found here. Address: Jalan Taman Bunga, Taman Tasik Seremban, 70100 Seremban, Negeri Sembilan Contact: +606-761 9102 Website: https://gdtjns.com/ Operating Hours: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm (Tuesday-Sunday) / Closed on Monday 8

SIGHTS AND ATTRACTIONS The Royal Museum Seri Menanti Located in the Old Palace is The Royal Museum Seri Menanti. The four-storey palace was reconstructed without nails by a pair of local craftsmen in 1908 after the first one was destroyed by British forces in 1875. In 1992, it became a royal museum showcasing the history, traditional costumes, weapons and other paraphernalia of Negeri Sembilan’s royal lineage. Address: Seri Menanti, 71550 Kuala Pilah, Negeri Sembilan Contact: +606-497 9653 Website:https://lmns.ns.gov.my/en/kunjungi-muzium/ rangkaian-muzium/muzium-diraja-istana-lama-seri-menanti Operating Hours: 9.30 am - 6.00 pm (Monday-Sunday) / Closed on Thursday from 1.00 pm onwards Makam Diraja Seri Menanti Situated in the royal capital of the state, Makam Diraja Seri Menanti is the final resting site for the Negeri Sembilan royal family. In terms of the architecture, this alabaster white mausoleum has golden domes, comprising a large one surrounded by several smaller ones. Address: Kampung Tanjung Beringin, 71550 Seri Menanti, Negeri Sembilan Teratak Za’ba Teratak Za’Ba At Teratak Za’ba, learn about Zainal Abidin 9 bin Ahmad or Za’ba, the Malay writer who modernised the Malay language. The museum has been erected in the structure of a rumah gadang at his birthplace in Bukit Kerdas. Find information in the form of books, pamphlets and compact discs as well as artefacts and antique memorabilia such as a gramophone, typewriter, radio, furniture and scholarly documents. Address: Kampong Bukit Kerdas, 72100 Batu Kikir, Negeri Sembilan Contact: +606-498 5193 Website: https://lmns.ns.gov.my/en/kunjungi- muzium/rangkaian-muzium/teratak-za-ba Operating Hours: 9.00 am - 5.00 pm (Monday-Sunday)

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SIGHTS AND ATTRACTIONS Rembau Museum (Replica of Raja Melewar Palace) Heritage & Culture Opened in 2004, Raja Melewar Palace is a replica of the original 300 year-old palace, bearing the same name, that once stood in the same site. It also operates as a museum called Rembau Museum. Learn about the royal family and the state culture from the artefacts displayed including antique agricultural tools, ceremonial items, musical instruments, weaponry and even the tepak sirih (betel set). There is also an exhibit showcasing traditional wedding attire and accessories, from the cucuk sanggul (hair pin) to dokoh (tiered pendant necklace), along with replicated rooms such as the singgahsana (ceremonial dais). Furthermore, the Raja Melewar Tomb is about 100 metres from the museum where the royal and his wife are laid to rest. Address: Kampung Nerasau, 71300 Rembau, Negeri Sembilan Contact: +606-438 3409 Website: http://www.mdr.gov.my/ms/pelawat/replika-istana-raja-melewar Operating Hours: 10.00 am - 6.00 pm (Monday-Sunday) Ladang Alam Warisan Themed around a traditional Malay ‘kampung’ culture, try the World Horseback Archery Federation- accredited traditional archery, horseback archery and horseback riding lessons at Ladang Alam Warisan. View demonstrations conducted by instructors dressed in traditional Malay attire. Apart from feeding deers, guests can catch catfish with their bare hands before cooking it themselves and watch the traditional music and dance performances. After dining the traditional cuisine of Negeri Sembilan that is prepared by their ‘bonda’, feel free to stay over at one of their various chalets. Address: Jalan Kampung Juar, Kampung Tanah Datar, 71550 Seri Menanti, Negeri Sembilan Contact: +6012-346 0709 Website: https://ladangalamwarisan.wordpress.com/ Operating Hours: 9.00 am - 6.30 pm (Tuesday-Sunday) / Closed on Monday 11

SIGHTS AND ATTRACTIONS Seremban Forest Eco- Tourism Forests and Mountains Lenggeng Recreational Park Located within the Lenggeng Forest Reserve (a lowland dipterocarp forest) is the relatively small park referred to as the Lenggeng Recreational Park. As you explore your way inside, prepare to be stunned by the majestic waterfall that stands at an impressive 20 foot height and flows over several cascades. Stand or sit in the pool under one of the cascades to feel the powerful shower of waterfall flowing at full force. There is also a gushing stream nearby. As a side note, this park was opened to the public back in 1984. Therefore, visitors can expect to utilise several man-made facilities such as the children’s playground, bridges and pathways as well as gazebos that will be a great spot for an outdoor picnic session. Address: 71750 Lenggeng, Negeri Sembilan Contact: +606 - 601 4000 Operation Hours: 7.00 am to 6.00 pm (Monday-Sunday) Jeram Toi Jeram Toi, located within a forest reserve area, is perhaps the most popular waterfall in Negeri Sembilan. Cascading over four main levels, frolic in one of the pools or take a power shower under the second level waterfall. If you seek to visit the third and fourth levels, be careful when walking on the steep concrete steps that lead there. On another note, feel free to go on some of the water slides available for extra fun. Fortunately, visitors can expect a convenient journey to this natural wonder without worrying about enduring an arduous trek through the jungles. Instead, they only have to take a short walk from the car park to the entrance, before passing the stream and picnic gazebos to arrive at the primary bathing pool area. However, there is a hiking trail that has been paved for the more adventurous ones. Address: 86, 71600 Kuala Klawang, Negeri Sembilan Contact: +606-613 6479 12

SIGHTS AND ATTRACTIONS Mount Angsi Mount Angsi One of the go-to mountains to head to for an adventurous hike is Mount Angsi. Located in Ulu Bendul Recreational Park, this is a relatively minor mountain possessing a height of 2702 feet. It is the third highest peak in the state, after Gunung Datuk. View the panoramic view of the surrounding wooded hills at the top. Depending on the duration and intensity level, hikers can take either the Bukit Putus Trailhead or the Ulu-Bendul Angsi Trailhead. While the former is considered to be a moderately easy hike for fit beginners, the less popular latter is perceived to be quite challenging. However, be warned that the Ulu Bendul Trailhead ends with a steep descent. Overall, the journey takes about two to four hours to complete. Address: Jalan Kuala Pilah, 72000 Seremban, Negeri Sembilan Contact: +606-481 1036 Operating Hours: 5.00 am - 11.00 pm (Monday-Sunday) Ulu Bendul Recreational Park Cradled within the Angsi Forest Reserve is the Ulu Bendul Recreational Park. Positioned at the southern edge of the Titiwangsa mountain area, the park was discovered in 1917 before it was commercialised in 1920. Estimated to be about 130 million years old, the park has winding footpaths that lead to a pond and flowing stream that is ideal for wading. Additionally, there are a large number of boulders along the Batang Terachi River that simulates an experience akin to a jacuzzi! Other outdoor activities offered are jungle trekking, mountain climbing, fishing and camping. There are also accommodations in the form of chalets and A-shaped huts located here, along with the required facilities and stalls selling affordable swimming items and snacks. Address: Ulu Bendul, Kuala Pilah, 72000 Seremban, Negeri Sembilan Contact: +606-481 1036 Website:https://www.forestry.gov.my/my/negeri- sembilan/taman-eko-rimba-ulu-bendul Operating Hours: 7:00 a.m – 6:00 p.m (Monday-Sunday) 13

SIGHTS AND ATTRACTIONS Batu Putih Hill Situated slightly below the Tanjung Tuan lighthouse, Batu Putih Hill is a limestone peak perched on the hill of Cape Rachado. It is enveloped by one of Malaysia’s last remaining coastal rainforests and sparkling blue bays. It offers a clear panoramic view of Port Dickson’s coastline, including the Straits of Melaka. Reach the summit using either the jungle trail or beach trail; both of which start from inside the Tanjung Tuan Forest Reserve. Address: Tanjung Tuan, 71000 Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan Contact: +606-352 4654 Operating Hours: 8.30 am - 6.00 pm (Sunday-Friday) /6.00 am - 6.00 pm (Saturday) / Closed on Thursday Melati Hill Situated behind Taman Desa Melati in Bandar Baru Nilai, Melati Hill is a beginner-friendly neighbourhood trail with six inner trailheads to choose from, excluding the tarred road. Named after wildlife, each possesses a different level of intensity and distance. Furthermore, there are several stalls selling refreshments and thrifted or pre-loved hiking gear at the foothill. Address: Bandar Baru Nilai, 71800 Nilai, Negeri Sembilan Contact: +606-765 4333 Operating Hours: Open 24 hours (Monday-Sunday) Sungai Menyala Forest Reserve Covering approximately 1, 280 hectares, Sungai Menyala Forest Reserve is one of the largest lowland Dipterocarp forests in the area. There are also long stretches of virgin rainforest located here, not forgetting the notable 300 year old hollow tree believed to be the second oldest tree in the country. Aside from overhanging vegetation and wildlife animals roaming the forest, there are clear paths fit for exploring. Address: N8, Jalan Sua Betong, Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan Contact: +606-646 3917 Operating Hours: 8.00 am - 5.00 pm (Monday-Sunday) 14

SIGHTS AND ATTRACTIONS Mount Berembun Mount Telapak Buruk Creating a border between the Kuala With a height of about 1193 metres, Pilah and Seremban districts is Mount Mount Telapak Buruk is easily accessible Berembun. This protected forest reserve to visitors due to the road leading all the includes the Jerlang River, along with a way to the top. The estimated 12.12 km flourishing variety of flora and fauna. With hiking trail with a steep elevation gain is an approximate 12 km hiking trailhead, it is considered rather challenging, so it is best considered quite difficult and best suited to have a little more hiking experience for more experienced hikers. before embarking here. Keep in mind that you may come across the wreckage of the Address: 71770 Jelebu, Negeri Sembilan Royal Air Force B-24 Liberator upon your Contact: +606-601 4000 hike. Operating Hours: 5.00 am - 7.00 pm (Monday-Sunday) Address: 71770 Jelebu, Negeri Sembilan Contact: +606-601 4000 Operating Hours: 24 hours (Monday-Sunday) Kepayang Hill Tanjung Tuan Recreational Forest Standing at 200 metres above sea level, One of the last remaining virgin coastal Kepayang Hill offers several hiking trails with rainforests in Malaysia is the Tanjung Tuan different modes of intensity, including a rock Recreational Forest. It also has mangrove climbing area. With signposts everywhere, do swamps, beaches and hiking trails here. not fear getting lost. Once you reach the peak, The supposedly first Malaysian lighthouse marvel at the pretty panoramic view that also known as Cape Rachado Lighthouse, includes Gunung Ganang. originally built during the 16th century under Portuguese rule, stands here. Address: Jalan Taman Bukit Kepayang Besar 1, Taman Bukit Kepayang, 70200 Seremban, Address: Jalan Pantai, Tanjung Tuan, Negeri Sembilan Contact: +606-765 4333 71050 Melaka Operating Hours: 6.00 am - 6.00 pm (Monday-Sunday) Contact: +606-352 4654 Operating Hours: 7.00 am - 6.00 pm (Monday-Sunday) 15

SIGHTS AND ATTRACTIONS Blue Lagoon Beach Blue Lagoon Beach Situated about 15km from Port Dickson town is the popular Blue Lagoon Beach. Enclosed within a cloistered bay just before Cape Rachado, the bay’s naturally deep recess and sandbanks protect this area from strong tides and currents. Therefore, the deep blue sea waters tend to be quite calm and shallow. It is also sheltered by verdant forests and vegetation from the encircling foothills. Moreover, visitors can often spot wildlife such as squirrels, monkeys and migratory birds, considering the Tanjung Tuan Forest Reserve is located nearby. Guests can also enjoy water sport activities such as kayaking, banana boating and jet-skiing. Beaches Address: Jalan Pantai, 71050 Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan Saujana Beach Contact: +606-647 1122 Operating Hours: 24 hours (Monday-Sunday) Located along the 4th mile of Port Dickson, Saujana Beach is a beautiful spot with a wide coastline, fine sands and crystal clear waters. Apart from kite-flying and camping, the water- themed activities favoured here are jet-skiing and banana boating. In addition, there is a well-equipped park provided along the beachfront which includes playgrounds, gazebos and paved walkways that are shaded by flourishing greenery. Although the main entrance is situated opposite the Saturday Night Market, there are a few gravel paths that find their way to the beach between the remote hotels. Address: Jalan Pantai, 71050 Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan Contact: +606-647 1122 Operating Hours: 24 hours (Monday-Sunday) Cahaya Negeri Beach Nestled in between the 5th and 6th mile of the Port Dickson beach road is the pretty Cahaya Negeri Beach. As one of the largest beaches in the region, the most popular activity here is fishing. It has even been equipped with several infrastructure such as food stalls, souvenir shops, parking lots and public bathrooms. The primary feature here is the artificial cape that has a recreational park lined with gazebos within it. On top of that, the cape leads to Pulau Burung, a small mangrove island off the coast, via a wooden bridge. Alternatively, visitors can stroll there during low tide. Address: Jalan Pantai, 71050 Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan Contact: +606-647 1122 Operating Hours: 24 hours (Monday-Sunday) 16

SIGHTS AND ATTRACTIONS Teluk Kemang Beach Teluk Kemang Beach...... Tucked in between the 7th and 8th mile of the Port Dickson beach road, Teluk Kemang Beach is known as the largest and most famous beach in town. The water sport activities available include kayaking, water scootering, wind-surfing, water- skiing, banana boat riding and parasailing. Moreover, visitors can hire a speedboat to venture to the nearby beaches or islands. There are also many walkways, gazebos, food stalls, seafood restaurants, shower facilities, car parks and souvenir stalls here. Address: Jalan Pantai Teluk Kemang, Taman Orkid, Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan Contact: +606-647 1122 Operating Hours: 24 hours (Monday-Sunday) Purnama Beach Translating to ‘Moonlight Beach’, the hardly crowded Purnama Beach exudes a romantic ambience that is perfect for moon gazing. Although it is isolated from the main road, it is still accessible via the residential sectors. Beginning from the base of the Teluk Kemang Observatory, the clear seawater is gentle and reveals charming rock formations during low tide. There are also camping and barbecue facilities available. Address: Bt 9, Jalan Pantai, 71050 Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan Contact: +606-647 1122 Operating Hours: 24 hours (Monday-Sunday) Tanjung Gemok Beach Sometimes referred to as Scout Beach or Seaview Beach, Tanjung Gemok Beach is relatively small and underdeveloped in comparison to the other beaches. However, the yearly migra- tion and nesting of sea turtles from April to September is undoubtedly a unique highlight. The broad sandy beach has a recreational park equipped with walkways, benches, gazebos and a modest playground. Address: Pantai Tanjung Gemok, Jalan Seremban, 71000 Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan Contact: +606-647 1122 Operating Hours: 24 hours (Monday-Sunday) Bagan Pinang Beach In between the 2nd and 4th mile of the Port Dickson beach road is Bagan Pinang Beach, a moderately quiet stretch with shallow, gentle and slightly murky waters. Regardless, swim- ming is permitted. Furthermore, several mangrove islets can be reached on foot during low tide. This allows the rocky seabed to be unearthed for crabs and clams. There are also picnic table sets, fitness circuits, playgrounds and paved walkways here. Address: Bagan Pinang, 71000 Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan Contact: +606-647 1122 Operating Hours: 24 hours (Monday-Sunday) 17

SIGHTS AND ATTRACTIONS Jelita Ostrich Farm Agro- Nabila Agrofarm Tourism Opened in 2017, Nabila Agrofarm has Jelita Ostrich Farm many outdoor activities such as archery, mini ATV riding, cycling, horse riding and Jelita Ostrich Farm is actually the first ostrich obstacle race course tracks. Aside from farm in Malaysia. Visitors can learn more the camping site provided, there is a mini about the animal, particularly its habitat, animal park that houses ostriches, goats, breeding and end product as well as the horses, deers and rabbits. farm itself through a farm tour. Not only will guests be able to pick and stand on an ostrich Address: Jalan Wa Othman Batu 7, 3/4, egg, but they can feed and ride these fast Jalan Seremban, 71770 Seremban, Negeri creatures too. Sembilan Contact: +6011-1144 2394 Address: Lot 1504, Batu 6 Mukim Pantai, Operating Hours: 8.30 am - 6.00 pm Jalan Jelebu, 71770 Seremban, Negeri (Saturday-Sunday) / Closed on weekdays Sembilan Contact: +6019-212 0365 Titi Eco Farm Website: https://yogstrich.wixsite.com/ jelitaostrichfarm Located 1,000 feet above sea level, Titi Operating Hours: 9.00 am - 5.00 pm Eco Farm is an organic farm surrounded (Monday-Sunday) by lush hills. Aside from offering a plant- based farm dining experience, activities Starfresh Agro Park organised include vegetable harvesting, outdoor sports, firefly gazing and Established in 1985, the 40-acre Starfresh workshops to create your own noodles, Agro Park grows a variety of fruit trees and tempeh and sourdough bread. herbal plants. Outdoor activities offered include jungle trekking, river trekking, Address: Lot 1706, 1708, 1203, 1349, obstacle courses, horse riding and paintball. 1916, Sungai Rotan, 71650 Jelebu, Negeri Aside from visiting the farm animals reared Sembilan here, guests can attend classes to learn how Contact: +6019-220 7868 to make their own jam and soap. Website: https://www.titieco.com.my/ Operating Hours: Reservation should be Address: Lot 2599, 12 KM, Jalan Bukit Putus, made at least 3 days in advance as no 70400 Seremban, Negeri Sembilan walk-in is accepted Contact: +6012-623 9278 Website: https://starfresh.com.my/ Operating Hours: 11.30 am - 3.30 pm, 5.00 pm - 11.00 pm (Tuesday-Sunday) / Closed on Monday 18

SIGHTS AND ATTRACTIONS KG JKIN Resort Mantin Art Forest Hidden away in the forest, KG JKIN Resort Encompassed by natural forest reserves, has a variety of outdoor activities such as scenic hills and a large lake is the Mantin the monkey zip-line, flying fox, hill climbing, Art Forest. There are also fruit orchards, buggy rides, ATV rides and a mini zoo. There horse stables and a bird park operating in are also water-based activities offered here this farmstay. Guests can enjoy cycling, such as riding water slides, going fishing and kayaking, horse riding, animal safari rides, bathing in a natural pool that forms from the jungle or hill trekking and fishing (with a hill. catch and release policy). Address: 361, Jalan Lama Bukit Putus, Address: Lot 1813, Kampung Mantin 70400 Seremban, Negeri Sembilan Dalam, 71700 Setul, Negeri Sembilan Contact: +6011-2089 3883/ +6017-883 3674 Contact: +6013-361 6633 / +6019-336 6663 Operating Hours: 9.00 am - 5.45 pm Operating Hours: Reserve in advance as (Monday-Sunday) walk-ins are not allowed Sky Ladder Pineapple Farm Rabbit Fun Land At Sky Ladder Pineapple Farm, witness over Also referred to as Lenggeng Eco Agro Farm, 60, 000 pineapple trees growing on their Rabbit Fun Land includes other animals plantation along with the additional corn such as peacocks, chickens, geese, goats, and roselle plantations. Aside from ATV ostriches, ponies, cattle, deer and camels. and bicycle rides, there is a mini animal Apart from educating visitors on animal petting farm here. After taking pictures at care and organic farming techniques, there the famous rainbow steps, purchase the are also pony rides, fish feeding and rabbit pineapple juice and tarts sold here. petting available here. Address: Jalan Kampung Sri Parit 3, 71010 Address: N34, Kampung Sungai Gunung Kampung Lukut, Negeri Sembilan Machang Ulu, 71750 Lenggeng, Negeri Contact: +6017-617 3633 Sembilan Operating Hours: 9.00 am - 6.00 pm Contact: +6012-636 2833 (Monday-Sunday) Operating Hours: 10.30 am - 6.30 pm (Friday-Sunday) 19

SIGHTS AND ATTRACTIONS Sports & Recreational Tourism Kota Seriemas Golf & Country Club Leisure Activities Golf and Country Clubs: Kota Seriemas Golf & Country Club Located in the township of Kota Seriemas, the Kota Seriemas Golf & Country Club has a beautiful 18-hole par 72 course. Designed by Nigel B. Douglas with the theme of “Colours of the Forest”, there are blossoming flowers and bountiful trees adorning each part of the public championship course. Additionally, there is a colonial-style clubhouse with twin towers and a classy interior to relax in after a game. Address: 1, Persiaran Seriemas Golf, Kota Seriemas, 71800 Nilai, Negeri Sembilan Contact: +606-790 9339 / +606-790 7392 Website: https://www.seriemasgolf.com/ Seremban International Golf Club Although the Seremban International Golf Club was originally formed in 1952 by British planters, the current clubhouse was properly constructed in the early 1960s. Aside from an 18-hole course that requires accuracy instead of brute force, the club has a games room, gym, aerobic room, sauna, karaoke room, tennis court and swimming pool. Address: 3 ¼ Miles, Kuala Pilah Road, PO Box 88, 70710 Seremban, Negeri Sembilan Contact: +606-677 5277 / +606-677 5787 Website: https://sigc.com.my/home/ Operating Hours: 24 hours (Monday-Sunday) Staffield Country Resort Opened in 1994, the Staffield Country Resort offers an impressive 27-hole golf course that spans across 335 acres. It also has 81 bunkers and seven lakes in the background. Moreover, the Tudor-style clubhouse hosts several other sports facilities such as tennis courts, squash courts, gymnasium and a swimming pool. Address: Batu 13, Jalan Seremban-KL, 71700 Mantin, Negeri Sembilan Contact: +6018-222 1919 Website: http://www.berjayaclubs.com/staffield/ Operating Hours: 7.00 am - 8.30 pm (Monday-Sunday) 20

SIGHTS AND ATTRACTIONS Nilai Spring Golf Country Club D’Tempat Country Club Established in 1996, the Nilai Spring Located in the new township of Bandar Golf Country Club is a beautiful Sri Sendayan, d’Tempat Country Club has establishment surrounded by acres of heaps of luxurious recreational and dining flourishing and manicured greenery. In facilities in store. In terms of fitness, there fact, it was designed to be blended with is a fully equipped gym, steam rooms, Mother Nature herself as seen with the saunas as well as an aerobics and yoga preservation of an existing stream. If studio. Moreover, the only aqua gym in you are a golf enthusiast, prepare to be Seremban is here, offering a more low- challenged at the premier golf club’s 27 impact or rehabilitative exercise. On a hole championship course. To be more similar note, enjoy the Olympic-sized specific, there are three main courses swimming pool, complete with a children’s known as the Mango Nine, Island Nine and wading pool and fun water slides. Pine Nine with the first one considered to be the most interesting. Expect sand Additionally, the spacious sports facilities traps, penalty areas, water hazards, island featuring badminton, tennis and squash greens and special signature holes to put courts along with the table tennis and your golfing skills to the ultimate test. snooker rooms are a good choice. For a more laid-back option, head to the 10- Address: PT4770, Nilai Springs Putra lane bowling alley, reading room or the Nilai, 71800 Nilai, Negeri Sembilan immersive mini cineplex. Furthermore, the Contact: +606-850 8888 children enjoy the playroom that includes a Website: https://nilaisprings.com/ television, arcade games and kiddie rides. Operating Hours: 24 hours Alternatively, visitors visit their spa that (Monday-Sunday) specialises in a variety of Thai massages before ending the day at one of the modern in-house restaurants. Address: PT 12653, Jalan Pusat Dagangan Sendayan 1, Bandar Sri Sendayan, 71950 Siliau, Negeri Sembilan Contact: +606-792 2688 Website: https://www.dtempat.com/ Operating Hours: 7.00 am - 10.00 pm (Monday-Sunday) 21

SIGHTS AND ATTRACTIONS Sports Facilities Nothing gets the blood pumping quite like working up a sweat whilst playing your Kompleks Belia Dan Sukan Paroi favourite intensive group sport or going for a more leisurely activity such as swimming. Address: Tepian Gelanggang Paroi, 70400 With the several largely constructed sports Seremban, Negeri Sembilan complexes and swimming pools made Contact: +606-762 5796 available, there is no doubt that you will find Operating Hours: 8.00 am - 12.00 am the space, accessibility and affordability (Monday-Sunday) needed to have a great time with your friends, family or solo. Enjoy various sports such as tennis, badminton, squash, football, basketball and futsal. You can also go for a run or jog around the tracks paved within the complex. If you are more interested in a more laid-back yet still vigorous work-out session, you can head over to the recreational public swimming pool available to splash away under the bright sun or under a shaded roof. Dream Bowl Nilai Sports Complex Address: Desa Kolej, 71800 Bandar Baru Nilai, Negeri Sembilan Contact: +606-799 7195 Operating Hours: 12.00 pm - 10.00 pm (Monday-Sunday) Kompleks Sukan Negeri Paroi Kolam Renang Awam Paroi Address: Jalan Merak, Taman Paroi Jaya, Address: Jalan Merak, Taman Paroi Jaya, 70400 Seremban, Negeri Sembilan 70400 Seremban, Negeri Sembilan Contact: +606-766 7672 Contact: +606-766 7672 Operating Hours: 9.00 am - 7.00 pm Operating Hours: 9.00 am - 7.00 pm (Monday-Sunday) (Monday-Sunday) Sport Complex Tan Sri Dato Hj Mohd Said Address: Seremban 2, 70300 Seremban, Negeri Sembilan Contact: +60​ 6-766 7674 Operating Hours: 9.00 am - 9.00 pm (Tuesday-Saturday) / 9.00 am - 7.30 pm (Sunday-Monday) 22

SIGHTS AND ATTRACTIONS Parks & Gardens Nature enthusiasts rejoice as there is not Laman Basikal only an abundance of gardens and parks to check out all over Seremban (and its Address: Jalan Keliling, 70100 Seremban, neighbouring districts) but also a variety Negeri Sembilan of them with fun activities to partake in. Contact: +606-765 4333 Apart from bountiful trees that have been Operating Hours: 8.00 am - 7.00 pm considerately preserved, there are also lush (Monday-Sunday) floral gardens here. In addition, there are several recreational activities to be enjoyed Seremban Lake Garden here from jogging trails to playgrounds. Address: Jalan Taman Bunga, Taman S2 Seremban Heights Hill Park Tasik Seremban, 70000 Seremban, Negeri Sembilan Address: S2 Heights, 70300 Seremban, Contact: +606-765 4333 Negeri Sembilan Operating Hours: 8.00 am - 10.00 pm Contact: +606-761 3888 (Monday-Sunday) Website: https://seremban2.ijmland.com/ Operating Hours: 6.30 am - 9.00 pm S2 City Park (Monday-Sunday) Address: Persiaran S2 D8, 70300 Seremban, Negeri Sembilan Contact: +606-761 3888 / +606-765 4333 Operating Hours: 5.00 am - 10.00 pm (Monday-Sunday) Dataran Nilai Address: Persiaran Negeri Bbn, Bandar Baru Nilai, 71800 Nilai, Negeri Sembilan Contact: +606-765 4333 Operating Hours: 24 hours (Monday-Sunday) Dataran Seremban Taman Orkid Address: Bandar Seremban, 70000 Address: Jalan Singkat, 70100 Seremban, Seremban, Negeri Sembilan Negeri Sembilan Contact: +606-765 4333 Contact:+606-765 4333 Operating Hours: Open 24 hours Operating Hours: 9.00 am - 5.00 pm (Monday-Sunday) (Monday-Sunday) Taman Awam Jalan Keliling Address: Jalan Keliling, 70100 Seremban, Negeri Sembilan Contact: +606-765 4333 Operating Hours: 24 hours (Monday-Sunday) 23

SIGHTS AND ATTRACTIONS Bird-Watching Sites Mount Berembun Ranging from forest to highland-originated, Seremban Lake Garden the birdlife in Gunung Berembun include the silver-breasted broadbill (serilophus At Seremban Lake Garden, there are 36 bird lunatus), green broadbill (calyptomena species found including the popular oriolus viridis), rhinoceros hornbill (buceros chinensis, also known as dendang selayang rhinoceros) and the endangered helmeted or burung kunyit besar. It is super easy to hornbill (rhinoplax vigil). spot due to its bright yellow shade. Address: Pantai, 71000 Seremban, Negeri Sembilan Contact: +606-601 4000 Operating Hours: 5.00 am - 7.00 pm (Monday-Sunday) Address: Jalan Taman Bunga, Taman Tasik Seremban, 70000 Seremban, Negeri Sembilan Contact: +606-765 4333 Operating Hours: 8.00 am - 10.00 pm (Monday-Sunday) Tanjung Tuan Recreational Forest Mount Angsi Trailhead Tanjung Tuan Recreational Forest has Located in the Gunung Angsi Trailhead near become a regional bird-watching destination Bukit Putus, the bird species to look out from March to April on a yearly basis. Many for include the black-and-yellow broadbill have come to witness the migratory raptors (eurylaimus ochromalus), stripe-throated arriving from Australia to China and Russia, bulbul (pycnonotus finlaysoni) and the grey- thus bypassing the Straits of Melaka. At rumped treeswift (hemiprocne longipennis). most, one can see about 4, 000 of them at the cape. Address: Jalan Kuala Pilah, 72000 Seremban, Negeri Sembilan Address: Jalan Pantai, Tanjung Tuan, Contact: +606-481 1036 71050 Melaka Operating Hours: 5.00 am - 11.00 pm Contact: +606-352 4654 (Monday-Sunday) Operating Hours: 7.00 am - 6.00 pm (Monday-Sunday) 24

ExtremeSIGHTS AND ATTRACTIONS Activities X Park ATV KG JKIN EXTREME PARK Head to ATV KG JKIN EXTREME PARK to go X Park is the country’s first theme park for an all-terrain vehicle or ATV ride. Visitors devoted to motorise and non-motorise can also partake in the rock climb, hill trek, extreme sports. Some of the 18 recreational mountain bike ride, flying fox as well as the activities in the Bandar Sri Sendayan scenic swing ride similar to the one in Bali. branch include go-karting, motocross Address: 361, Jalan Bukit Putus Lama, racing, paintball target shooting, ATV riding, Seremban-Kuala Pilah, 70400 Seremban, archery, wall climbing, flying fox, dodgeball Negeri Sembilan as well as fishing and golfing. Contact: +6011-2089 3883 Operating Hours: 9.00 am - 7.00 pm Address: Jalan Pusat Dagangan Sendayan (Tuesday-Sunday) / Closed on Monday 1, Bandar Sri Sendayan, 71950 Siliau, Negeri Sembilan Klana Resort Contact: +6017-447 3913 Surrounded by greenery, hop on electrifying Website: https://www.xparkmalaysia.com/ ATV rides at Klana Resort. Other outdoor SriSendayan.aspx activities such as rappelling, water rafting Operating Hours: 10.00 am - 12.00 am and flying fox await those that partake in (Monday-Sunday) the team building programme. Address: PT 4388, Jalan Penghulu Cantik, A.S. Equine & Homestay Rawa Taman Tasik Seremban, 70100 Seremban, Negeri Sembilan At A.S. Equine & Homestay Rawa, enjoy Contact: +606-766 7888 equestrian activities such as horse riding, Website: https://www.klana-resort. horseback archery, cross-country riding and com.my/ even horse management courses. Apart Operating Hours: 8.00 am - 7.00 pm from serving authentic kampung cuisine, (Monday-Sunday) the homestay offers traditional Malay games such as tenteng, tarik upih, congkak 25 and guli to play with. Address: Lot 32, Batu 2, Kampung Rawa Hilir, 71750 Lenggeng, Negeri Sembilan Contact: +6019-354 4472 Website: https://asequine.blogspot.com/ Operating Hours: 8.30 am - 6.00 pm (Saturday-Tuesday) / 8.30 am - 6.00 pm, 8.00 pm - 10.00 pm (Wednesday-Friday) / Closed on Monday

SIGHTS AND ATTRACTIONS Wild West Cowboy Indoor Theme Park Theme Parks One of the most popular, family-friendly amusement parks in the state is the Wild West Cowboy Indoor Wet World Air Panas Pedas Theme Park. Aside from the carousel and video Resort arcade, some of the more stimulating rides include the Rider Boat, Wild West Desert Explorer and Cowboy- Located by the main road to Go-Round. Another immersive game is the Awake Rembau, get ready to have Escape Game that involves visitors being locked some fun under the sun at Wet inside one of the five distinct rooms centralised World Air Panas Pedas Resort. around different stories, themes and games. In order Apart from operating as a water to escape or solve the missions, they will have to theme park, it also has the use their creative imaginations and problem solving added ‘wow’ factor as the first abilities. In addition, children can interact with one natural hot spring water park in of the iconic characters of the park known as Skunk Negeri Sembilan. The exciting through an auditorium screen at the Skunk Interactive slides, rides and children’s wet Show, thus giving them a chance to win free prizes. playground at the water park include the Kembar Pedas Slide, Similarly, they can experience the 5D Motion Kiddie Slide, Lazy River and Adventures that involves living through stories with Wave Pool. On the other hand, the accompanying sound, lighting, wind, rain and some of the popular land-based moving seat effects or the 7D Interactive Movie rides are the Star Wheel and that allows guests to shoot their way through the Turtle Ride. imaginary living movie. At the end of the day, feel free to stop by the Cowboy Cafe or Burger King to quench If you are looking to a more laid- your hunger after stopping by the Cowboy Souvenir back day at the park, head to the Corner to buy memorable items or exchange prizes natural hot spring to rest and from the tickets won from the gaming machines. relax before or after stopping by the submerged Reflexology Address: 9-64, Jalan DS 2/1, Bandar Dataran Segar, Walk. It should be noted that 71010 Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan the hot spring water is believed Contact: +6012-800 3480 to contain minerals with healing Website: https://www.segarcity.com/ properties to provide relief for Operating Hours: 10.00 am - 7.00 pm (Wednesday- arthritis, body aches, joint pains Sunday) / Closed on Monday and Tuesday and skin ailments. 26 Address: Lot 603, Jalan Tampin, Mukim Pedas, 71400 Pedas, Negeri Sembilan, 71400 Contact: +606-685 8027 Website: https://wetworld.my/ air-panas-pedas/ Operating Hours: 10.00 am - 6.00 pm (Monday-Sunday) / Closed on Wednesday

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MOSQUE, TEMPLE & CHURCH Mosque, Temple & Church Muslim: Seremban State Mosque Masjid Hussain Seremban 2 Situated near the Seremban Lake Garden, the Seremban State Mosque is actually known as the state mosque of Officially opened back in 2014, Negeri Sembilan. Built in the late 1960s, the architecture is inspired by the Minangkabau and Modernist styles Masjid Hussain in Seremban as seen by the famous peaked roof. Moreover, the nine separate pillars represent the original nine states. 2 is a magnificent mosque Address: Jalan Dato Hamzah, Seremban, 70000 that was commissioned by Seremban, Negeri Sembilan Contact: +606-763 9354 Tan Sri Rashid Hussain, a Operating Hours: 24 hours (Monday-Sunday) distinguished ex-banker. Masjid Taman Tuanku Jaafar Regarding the interior space, Although Masjid Taman Tuanku Jaafar completed construction in 1993, it was only opened to the public this impressive structure has a year later. It is recognisable by the giant golden dome and two minarets, along with the brick red arches the ability to accommodate lining the building. This sacred site has the capacity to accommodate an estimated maximum number of 3, 000 around 3, 000 worshippers. worshippers. In addition, this impressive Address: Jalan Tuanku Jaafar Timur, Senawang, 71450 Seremban, Negeri Sembilan structure has been painted Contact: +606-678 1498 Operating Hours: 24 hours (Monday-Sunday) alabaster white which is easy to see from afar. Address: Seremban 2, 70300 Seremban, Negeri Sembilan Contact: +606-601 7563 Operating Hours: 9.00 am - 10.00 pm (Monday-Sunday) 28

MOSQUE, TEMPLE & CHURCH Masjid Rasah Masjid Jamek Bandar Seremban Also plainly referred to as Masjid Rasah, Erected in 1900, Masjid Jamek Bandar Masjid Jamek Dato’ Bandar Haji Ahmad Seremban is the oldest mosque in Bin Haji Ali. With the capability of Negeri Sembilan. Founded by the state accommodating up to 2, 000 congregants, government, the architecture of this deep this holy establishment was founded by red-coloured mosque stands out from the individual it was named after. Although the others because it incorporates the it may look modest in size, the mosque is Minangkabau and ancient Malacca mosque quite intricately decorated in terms of the design with its multi-tiered pyramidal roof exterior. and minaret that mirrors a lighthouse. It also has the capacity to fit an estimated 2, Address: Jalan Rasah, 70300 Seremban, 000 worshippers. Negeri Sembilan Contact: +606-762 5146 Address: Jalan Tun Dr Ismail, Bandar Operating Hours: 24 hours Seremban, 70200 Seremban, Negeri (Monday-Sunday) Sembilan Contact: +6018-279 3978 Operating Hours: 5.00 am - 10.00 pm (Monday-Sunday) Masjid Sri Sendayan Masjid Dato’ Klana Petra Undang Luak Sg. Ujong Nilai Another remarkable and enormous mosque that was recently constructed in 2019 is Also referred to as Masjid Putra Nilai, Masjid Sri Sendayan. Also donated by Tan Masjid Dato’ Klana Petra Undang Luak Sg. Sri Rashid Hussain, this beautiful white Ujong Nilai was constructed in 2003. It was sacred building is the largest mosque originally known as Masjid Bandar Baru Nilai in Seremban as it stretches across 4.5 before it was changed in 2007. In terms of hectares of land. Due to its pristine colour, space, it has the capacity to accommodate it is also referred to as the ‘White Mosque’ the maximum number of 5, 000 congregants. and can accommodate 5, 000 people at Following a Middle Eastern influence, iIt has any given time. three golden domes, a tall minaret, marble finishings and stained glass windows. Address: Persiaran Idaman Villa, Bandar Sri Sendayan, 71950 Siliau, Negeri Address: Jalan BBN 1/7D Putra Nilai, 71800 Sembilan Nilai, Negeri Sembilan Contact: +6019-696 9871 Contact: +6010-334 2553 Operating Hours: 5.00 am - 10.00 pm Operating Hours: 5.00 am - 10.00 pm (Monday-Sunday) (Monday-Sunday) 29

MOSQUE, TEMPLE & CHURCH Taoist / Buddhist: Sak Dato Temple Tucked far away in the high hills of the Then Sze Koon Temple peaceful Broga countryside lies the picturesque Sak Dato Temple. It was Located at an estimated 127 metres above originally built around 140 years ago. sea level at the top of Wu Gong Hill, get The main deity worshipped in this garden ready to take 264 steps to reach the 140 temple is the mythological legend known year old Then Tze Koon Temple. It has also as the mighty Monkey God or Sun Wukong. been nicknamed ‘Centipede Temple’ due In order to see the huge statue resembling to the symbolic giant stone statue of the him, visitors will have to climb a long flight creature erected here. With a three-storey of stairs before crossing the suspension pagoda housing a laughing Buddha statue bridge connecting to the other side of the on the top floor, the other statues or deities hill. Moreover, there are several impressively erected in the vast compound include designed sculptures of Chinese folklore the God of Marriage or Yue Lao, Guan Yin characters and giant local fruits along with and the Eight Immortals. There is also a fish ponds placed in the compound area. beautiful pavilion devoted to Guan Di and a . golden toad statue with a coin in its mouth Address: 4, Jalan Besar, Broga, 71750 near a koi pond that visitors can pray to for Semenyih, Negeri Sembilan wealth and good fortune. Contact: +603-8761 0035 Operating Hours: 7.30 am - 11.00 pm Address: Jalan Temiang, 70200 Seremban, (Monday-Sunday) Negeri Sembilan Operating Hours: 8.00 am - 6.30 pm Wan Loong Temple (Monday-Sunday) Possessing an opulent architecture and grandiose fortress walls, the beautiful Wan Loong Temple is constructed in the form of a colourful giant dragon. This is unsurprising as ‘Wan Loong’ translates to ‘Dragon of the Clouds’. The main deities worshipped here are Kuan Yin (Goddess of Mercy) and Sun Wukong (Monkey God). Visitors can also find statues of iconic figures from the literary classic, Journey to the West, here such as Xuan Zang and Zhu Bajie. Within the compound, marvel at the perfectly manicured shrubs, pretty archways and koi fish pond that decorate the garden as you take a stroll along the ‘Great Wall’ of the temple. Do stop by the man-made fountain to toss a coin for good luck. Address: Kampung Teluk Kemang, 71050 Si Rusa, Negeri Sembilan Operating Hours: 5.30 am - 8.30 pm (Monday-Sunday) 30

MOSQUE, TEMPLE & CHURCH Hindu: Sri Aarunachaleswarar Sivan Temple Sri Balathandayuthapani Temple In comparison to the many vivid colours Originally constructed in 1895, Sri used to decorate most Hindu temples, the Sri Aarunachaleswarar Sivan Temple Balathandayuthapani Temple is distinguishes itself by its singular, alabaster white paint covering both the interior and considered to be the one of the oldest exterior walls. Although it was officially registered in 1990, this sacred building has buildings in Seremban. As indicated by actually been operating for nearly 40 years. As implied by the name, Lord Shiva is the the name ‘Balathandayuthapani’, the main deity worshipped here. He is also known as Annamalayar to devotees. main deity that is worshipped here is Lord Address: Depoh KTM, Jalan Rasah, Bukit Murugan. Developed by a businessman, Rasah, 70300 Seremban, Negeri Sembilan Contact: +6016-607 4466 this beautiful temple was primarily Operating Hours: 7.00 am - 10.00 am, 7.00 pm - 9.00 pm (Monday-Sunday) built for the use of the local Chettiar Arulmighu Maha Sapthakanniga Devi community. Although the intricately Temple carved raja gopuram (multi-tiered tower) Overlooking Seremban town, the Arulmighu Maha Sapthakanniga Devi Temple is a was originally left in a monotone shade of modest yet charming Hindu temple located on the top of Bukit Kepayang, or Victoria sandy brown, it has recently been painted Hills. This 100-year-old temple is believed to be the one and only Kanniamman temple in with many vibrant colours that can be the country. It is also referred to as ‘Kepayang Hill Kanni Kovil’ or ‘Virgins’ Temple’. The easily seen from afar. There is also a small latter would be more telling about the deities housed here as “Sapthakanniga” landscaped area filled with greenery in the translates to “seven virgin goddesses”. To be more specific, they consist of Biramme, front entrance. Mageswary, Gaumaree, Vyshnavi, Varaagi, Magenthree and Samundy. As it is located Address: 139A, Jalan Yam Tuan, Bandar on a hilltop, it is best to take a 15-minute Seremban, 70000 Seremban, Negeri hike or drive very carefully along the bumpy Sembilan and steep road to reach there. Contact: +606-763 8011 Operating Hours: 5.30 am - 8.30 pm Address: Taman Bukit Kepayang, 70200 (Monday-Sunday) Seremban, Negeri Sembilan Contact: +6019-620 9259 Operating Hours: 5.30 am - 8.30 pm (Monday-Sunday) 31

MOSQUE, TEMPLE & CHURCH Christian Church of the Visitation Sikh: Established way back in 1848, the stunning Gurdwara Sahib Seremban Church of the Visitation was founded by French missionaries for the local Catholic Constructed around 1900, Gurdwara Sahib community. In fact, it is the oldest parish Seremban was established by the small operating under the Roman Catholic Sikh community that resided in Seremban Archdiocese of Kuala Lumpur. The term town. It was originally erected as a single- of ‘Visitation’ is believed to be in reference storey building with an attap roof and plank to the missionary stops made by Father walls near the railway station and the King Letessier. However, the first resident priest, George V school field. Five years later, it Father Perrichon, only began his service was moved to its present location. Over the in 1888. From a modest attap chapel, the years, the establishment has undergone church currently stands with a much more many renovations with the most drastic one modern structure influenced by the neo- occurring in 1965, leading to the double- gothic influence. storey brick structure standing today. The first floor serves as the langgar hall while Address: 85A, Jalan Yam Tuan, Bandar the second one functions as the Darbar Seremban, 70000 Seremban, Negeri Sahib. Sembilan Contact: +606-762 4468 Address: Jalan Yam Tuan, Bandar Website: https://www.visitationseremban. Seremban, 70000 Seremban, Negeri org/ Sembilan Operating Hours: 9.00 am - 6.00 pm Contact: +606-763 6158 (Tuesday-Friday) / 9.00 am - 6.30 pm Operating Hours: 6.00 am - 8.00 pm (Saturday) / 8.00 am - 1.00 pm (Sunday) (Monday-Sunday) Wesley Methodist Church Founded in 1915, the minimalist-designed Wesley Methodist Church was developed as a result of a collaboration between the English missionaries and the recently migrated Chinese community; not forgetting the support from then Seremban Chief Police Inspector Bailey. For further context, methodism is a major denomination of Prostestant Christianity that was spearheaded by the 18th century religious movement led by Charles and John Wesley. Regarding the church located in the heart of Seremban, the first missionary posted here was Reverend T.R. Jones. Address: Jalan Lintang, Bandar Seremban, 70200 Seremban, Negeri Sembilan Contact: +606-767 4323 Website: http://www.wesleysban.org.my/ Operating Hours: 8.00 am - 7.00 pm (Monday-Sunday) 32

SGI GA HS TT RS OANNODMAI TCT DR AE LCITGI HOTNSS Must-Try Snacks & Dishes Of Seremban Masak Lemak Cili Padi Apam Johol Literally translating to ‘cook with coconut Formerly known as ‘apam daun rambai’, milk with bird’s eye chillies’, the Negeri apam johol is a sweet fluffy cake made Sembilan-originated masak lemak cili padi from wheat or rice flour and brown sugar. It is essentially a base sauce that is then is then steamed and presented within thin added with more filling ingredients such sheets of rambai leaves. It is sometimes as meat, fish, eggs or even just vegetables. eaten with rendang or sambal tumis. Sometimes, pineapple is even added for a touch of sweetness. Hakka Mee Mee Hoon Sotong Simple yet hearty, Hakka mee is essentially Using thin mee hoon or rice vermicelli, mee flat yellow noodles that are tossed in a hoon sotong is a noodle dish drenched in a mixture of fish sauce, soy sauce and garlic cuttlefish-flavoured broth and accompanied sauce before it is sprinkled with a generous by slices of cuttlefish, braised pork and helping of fried minced pork and chopped mustard greens as well as chili sauce for scallions. extra heat. Siew Pao Beef Noodles Although the fluffy white siew pao is usually steamed, you can also find ones with a Often incorporating the springy lai fun crispy baked exterior filled with savoury noodles, the beef noodles sold here come meat filling of either pork and chicken with slices of juicy beef with either the seasoned with oyster sauce, dark soya tendon, tripe or lean parts as well as thick, sauce and 5-spice powder. Additionally, mildly spicy gravy. Whether you choose the there are sweet flavours available such as dry or soup version, it is topped with crunchy red bean and kaya. peanuts, pickled or salted vegetables and sesame seeds. 33

GASTRONOMIC DELIGHTS Sambal Tempoyak Daun Kayu Nasi Lemak Ikan Sembilang Made from shredded potato shoots (pucuk ubi) or cassava leaves, gulai tempoyak While you may already be familiar with our pucuk ubi is a side dish that is cooked nationally famous nasi lemak, the moderately with fermented durian (tempoyak), santan, spicy nasi lemak ikan sembilang includes lemongrass, garlic, shallots, petai, cili padi an extra ingredient of fish, specifically the and turmeric. sambal fried ikan sembilang also known as ikan keli. Negeri Sembilan-Style Rendang Sambal Gesek Using the Minangkabau method of cooking, the Negeri Sembilan-style rendang uses less As a staple condiment used in most spice but more ginger, lemongrass, galangal traditional state dishes, sambal gesek and santan. As opposed to the traditional involves several ingredients such as fried rendang that adds chicken or beef, this anchovies, onions, cili padi and garlic being version uses the more unconventional duck grounded together before the red paste is and cassava shoots. fried until an aromatic smell is formed. Durian Mantin Kari Kepala Kambing As there are many durian orchards in Be prepared for the unconventional dish Mantin, be sure to get a taste of the various of kari kepala kambing, quite literally types of durian sold there such as durian translating to “goat’s head curry”. This kampung, D24, D101, and the most popular, traditional delicacy is roasted and charred Musang King. before it is accompanied by potatoes, sambal belacan and eggplant. 34

GASTRONOMIC DELIGHTS Yi Poh Mee Incorporating thick noodles that have been Kuih Sopang greased in lard, Yi Poh mee is then tossed into a pool of thick, dark soy sauce. After Another delicious, sticky but white-coloured that, it is topped with fried minced pork dessert is kuih sopang. Molded into a semi- and barbeque pork slices or char siew circle shape, it is made from glutinous rice before served with a small bowl of soup and flour, bananas and gula melaka or brown sambal. sugar before it is filled with grated coconut. It is served in a gravy of thick coconut milk. Wajik Salai Daging dan Itik Originated from Indonesia, wajik is a sticky, As the clue is in its name, ‘salai daging dan brown-coloured sweet treat made from itik’ actually translates to ‘smoked beef and steamed glutinous rice cooked in coconut duck’. Cooked over a charcoal flame, these milk, palm sugar and pandan leaves. Once succulent meats are often seasoned with cooled, it is typically cut into the shape of a mild spices to become the main staple dish. rhombus or diamond. Dodol As another national classic, dodol is a Satay Tulang palm sugar-based confectionery that is brown in colour and possesses a toffee- While you may have tasted the typical like consistency. It is made from coconut milk and rice flour before it is molded into small pyramids. Feel free to try more exotic flavours such as durian or pandan. satay made from chicken, beef and lamb, feel free to try out the locally popular satay tulang. Translating to ‘bone satay,’ the meat comes with crushed chicken rib bones and is accompanied by the usual side dishes of nasi impit, cucumber, onions and peanut sauce. 35

GASTRONOMIC DELIGHTS Places Hard Wood Cafe To EatMalay Cuisine Address: 60, Persiaran S2 B2, Seremban 2, Although the temporal origins of Malay 70300 Seremban, Negeri Sembilan cuisine is undetermined, it is believed that Contact: +606-601 1624 it began around the 15th century during Operating Hours: 9.00 am - 6.00 pm the golden years of the Melaka. To be (Monday-Saturday) / Closed on Sunday more specific, its position as a vital global trade centre led to the incorporation of Aunty Aini’s Garden Cafe various spices, techniques and influences of other cultures. In Negeri Sembilan, the Address: Batu 16, Kampung Chelet, 71800 Minangkabau and Javanese influences Nilai, Negeri Sembilan are more prominent in this type of cuisine, Contact: +606-799 1276 which is often cooked slowly on low heat. Operating Hours: 11.30 am - 2.30 pm, 5.30 In terms of the flavour profile, Malay dishes pm - 8.00 pm (Tuesday-Sunday) / Closed are typically spicy, tangy, herby and creamy. on Monday Must-haves to try are the rendang, masak lemak cili padi and apam johol. Restoran Watie Corner Restoran Leha World Address: Jalan Nilai Santalia, Taman Desa Jasmin, 71800 Bandar Baru Nilai, Negeri Address: 389, Persiaran Rajawali, Taman Sembilan Paroi Jaya, 70400 Seremban, Negeri Contact: +6017-344 5235 Sembilan Operating Hours: 11.30 am - 2.00 pm Contact: +6019-230 4700 (Monday-Saturday) / Closed on Sunday Operating Hours: 9.00 am - 4.00 pm (Monday-Friday) / Closed on Aneka Selera Kodai Hijau Batu 8 Saturday-Sunday Address: 7236, Jalan Labu, Kampung Restoran Wadi Ar-Raudhah Masjid, 70200, Jalan Labu, Kampung Masjid, 70200 Seremban, Negeri Sembilan Address: 1-2, Jalan Seri Rahang 1, Taman Contact: +6011-1233 9298 Seri Rahang, 70100 Seremban, Negeri Operating Hours: 8.00 am - 6.00 pm Sembilan (Monday-Sunday) Contact: +6019-350 8426 Operating Hours: 8.00 am - 8.00 pm Warung Bam Bam (Monday-Saturday) / Closed on Sunday Address: 95, Kampung Chedang, 70300 Nelayan Seafood and Catering Seremban, Negeri Sembilan Contact: +6019-733 6022 Address: Wisma PBNS, P/3, 102, Jalan Operating Hours: 7.00 am - 12.30 pm Zaaba, Rahang Kechil, 70100 Seremban, (Monday-Sunday) / Closed on Friday Negeri Sembilan Contact: +606-761 1190 Operating Hours: 8.00 am - 8.00 pm (Monday-Sunday) 36

GASTRONOMIC DELIGHTS Chinese Cuisine Brought over by immigrants from the Min Kok Restaurant various territories of China, local Chinese Cuisine incorporates both the traditional Address: 7645, Lot 5990, Jalan Labu Lama, dishes from the country as well as the 70200 Seremban, Negeri Sembilan reinvented versions of them that are more Contact: +606-761 9717 familiar to locals. However, it should be Operating Hours: 8.00 am - 8.00 pm noted that an overwhelming majority of the (Monday-Sunday) dishes that have become famous in this state have come from the South or South- City Park Oriental Restaurant Eastern region. More specifically, influences of Fujian, Cantonese, Hakka and Teochew Address: 101-102, Jalan S2 D32, Seremban are evident in this cuisine. Aside from the 2, 70300 Seremban, Negeri Sembilan popular mee hoon sotong and Hakka mee, Contact: +6018-399 8173 try out other delicious dishes such as wan Operating Hours: 11.30 am - 2.30 pm, 6.00 tan mee, bak kut teh and char kuey teow. pm - 11.00 pm (Monday-Sunday) / Closed Moreover, don’t forget to try out the freshest on Wednesday fishes, crabs and lobsters from the Chinese seafood restaurants in the vicinity. Restoran Yi Poh Seremban Seafood Village Address: 52, Jalan Seng Meng Lee, 70200 Seremban, Negeri Sembilan Address: 3720-3724, Jalan Tuanku Contact: +606-761 3225 Munawir, Tuanku Munawir, 70000 Operating Hours: 7.30 am - 5.30 pm Seremban, Negeri Sembilan (Monday-Sunday) Contact: +606-764 1260 Operating Hours: 11.00 am - 8.00 pm Kong Ming Restaurant (Monday-Sunday) Address: 48, Jalan Tuanku Munawir, Regent Restaurant Bandar Seremban, 70000 Seremban, Negeri Sembilan Address: 2390 - 2395, Seremban - Bukit Contact: +606-763 1025 Nenas Hwy, Taman Labu Utama, 70200 Operating Hours: 12.00 pm - 2.30 pm, 5.30 Seremban, Negeri Sembilan pm - 8.00 pm (Monday-Sunday) / Closed on Contact: +606-763 9066 Wednesday Operating Hours: 11.00 am - 8.00 pm (Monday-Sunday) Casa Lagenda Chinese Muslim Restaurant Lucky Palace Restaurant Address: Lot 1653, Jalan Paroi - Senawang, Taman Kiambang Indah, 70400 Seremban, Address: Lot D15 - D16 Jalan, Persiaran Negeri Sembilan Utama S2/1, 70300 Seremban, Negeri Contact: +6019-781 1565 Sembilan Operating Hours: 11.30 am - 2.30 pm, 6.00 Contact: +606-601 1328 am - 8.00 pm (Monday-Sunday) Operating Hours: 8.00 am - 3.00 pm, 5.30 pm - 10.00 pm (Monday-Friday) / 8.00 am - 10.00 (Saturday-Sunday) 37

GASTRONOMIC DELIGHTS Indian Cuisine Number One Top Curry House Much like the rest of the country, Indian Address: 15, Jalan Dato Abdul Rahman cuisine is commonly seen and favoured Seremban, Bandar Seremban, 70000 in Negeri Sembilan. Considering the vast Seremban, Negeri Sembilan majority of the Indian community residing Contact: +6019-542 4473 in the state is of South Indian descent, Operating Hours: 8.00 am - 7.00 pm expect most of these restaurants to sell (Monday-Sunday) popular dishes from the South such as thosai, idli, biryani and the very popular SS Spicy Corner banana leaf. In addition, find both sweet and savoury snacks sold such as vada, Address: 65B, Lorong Haruan 5/3, Oakland omapodi and palkova. Moreover, there are Commercial Square, 70300 Seremban, several Indian-Muslim restaurants here that Negeri Sembilan sell these classic dishes as well as mamak Contact: +6011-1616 8545 food. Operating Hours: 8.00 am - 8.00 pm (Tuesday-Sunday) / Closed on Monday Curry Leaf Seremban Restoran Linggam Curry House Address: 1273-1275, Jalan Rasah, Bukit Rasah, 70300 Seremban, Negeri Sembilan Address: 62E, Jalan Yam Tuan, 70000 Contact: +6016-824 4820 Seremban, Negeri Sembilan Operating Hours: 8.00 am - 8.00 pm Contact: +606-763 1254 (Monday-Sunday) Operating Hours: 8.00 am - 6.00 pm (Monday-Sunday) Restoran Big Green Leaf Simla Curry Leaf Restaurant Address: 34, Jalan Tampin, Negeri Sembilan, 71450 Seremban Address: 5, Jalan Dato Lee Fong Yee, Contact: +606-678 9060 Bandar Seremban, 70000 Seremban, Negeri Operating Hours: 8.00 am - 7.30 pm Sembilan (Monday-Sunday) Contact: +606-762 6969 Operating Hours: 8.00 am - 8.00 pm Narayana Tea Stall (Monday-Sunday) Address: 201, Jalan S2 B14, Uptown Azhaar Maju Seremban Avenue Seremban 2, 70300 Seremban, Negeri Sembilan Address: 9, Jalan Tuanku Munawir, Bandar Contact: +606-603 0831 Seremban, 70000 Seremban, Negeri Operating Hours: 8.30 am - 8.00 pm Sembilan (Monday-Sunday) Contact: +606-762 0509 Operating Hours: 8.00 am - 8.00 pm Restoran Temiang Corner (Monday-Sunday) Address: 27, Jalan Hj Abd Hamid, Taman Nasi Kandar Pelita Unian, 70200 Seremban, Negeri Sembilan Contact: +606-761 1171 Address: 109, Jalan Labu, 70200 Operating Hours: 8.00 am - 8.00 pm Seremban, Negeri Sembilan (Monday-Sunday) Contact: +606-760 6786 Operating Hours: 8.00 am - 8.00 pm 38 (Monday-Sunday)

Western / GSAI SGTHRTOSNAONMDI CA TDTERLAI CG THITOSN S International AJ Legend Kitchen Inspired by European countries, Western cuisine is actually a blend of many cuisines Address: 325-G, Jalan Bandar Senawang from different countries. Over the past ten 17, Pusat Bandar Senawang, 70450 years or so, it has taken the state by storm Seremban, Negeri Sembilan with many restaurants popping up and Contact: +6017-317 5800 specialising in a variety of cuisines such Operating Hours: 5.00 pm - 8.00 pm as Italian, French, British and American. (Tuesday-Sunday) / Closed on Monday These eateries either stick to one culture or create a fusion with several. Some of Pine & Dine the most ordered items include burgers, pasta, steaks and salads. On another note, Address: 183, Pusat Perniagaan Lavender other international cuisines from Asia have Heights, Lavender Heights, 70400 successfully made an appearance here Seremban, Negeri Sembilan such as Arab and Thai restaurants - if you Contact: +6012-210 0735 are looking for something a little more spicy Operating Hours: 3.00 pm - 10.30 pm and familiar. (Tuesday-Wednesday) / 3.00 pm - 11.00 pm (Thursday-Sunday) / Closed on Monday Kensington Western Restaurant Dapur Berasap Address: 34, Jalan Era Square 3, Era Square, 70200 Seremban, Negeri Sembilan Address: 6, Jalan Taman Komersial Contact: +606-768 7288 Senawang, Taman Komersil Senawang, Operating Hours: 11.00 am - 10.00 pm 70450 Seremban, Negeri Sembilan (Monday-Sunday) Contact: +6011-2724 7977 Operating Hours: 4.00 pm - 12.00 pm Polperro Steak House (Tuesday-Sunday) / Closed on Monday Address: 1, Jalan S2B15, Pusat Dagangan, Me’nate Steak Hub (Seremban) Seremban 2, 70300 Seremban, Negeri Sembilan Address: 157, Jalan S2 B15, Seremban 2, Contact: +6013-838 8860 70300 Seremban, Negeri Sembilan Website: https://polperrogroup.com/ Contact: +606-764 6535 Operating Hours: 4.30 pm - 12.00 am Operating Hours: 11.00 am - 11.00 pm (Monday-Sunday) / Closed on Wednesday (Monday-Sunday) TWS Seremban Gateway Nasi Arab Damsyik Address: 3A-L1 Seremban Gateway, Off Address: 9-1, Jalan Cattleya 2, Persada Jalan Sungai Ujong, 70200 Seremban, Cattleya, 70450 Seremban, Negeri Negeri Sembilan Sembilan Contact: +606-760 0880 Contact: +6019-941 0839 Operating Hours: 10.00 am - 8.00 pm Operating Hours: 11.00 am - 11.00 pm (Monday-Sunday) (Monday-Sunday) / 2.00 pm - 11.00 pm (Friday) 39

GSAISGTHRTOSNAONMDI CA TDTERLAI GC HT ITOSN S Caffeine Be My Friend Cafe Junkies Go-To Address: 136, Jalan S2 B21, Seremban 2, Cafes 70300 Seremban, Negeri Sembilan Contact: +6019-273 0926 Is there anything better than heading to Operating Hours: 12.00 pm - 10.30 pm the coolest cafes in town in order to sip on (Sunday-Thursday) / 12.00 pm - 11.00 pm your favourite piping hot cup of coffee and (Friday-Saturday) / Closed on Monday munch on sweet treats? After all, restaurant/ and Tuesday cafe hopping is an unquestionably pivotal aspect of the Malaysian cultural scene. The Coffeeholic Many of us enjoy coming to these trendy hotspots to converse with our closest Address: Section B, 250, Jalan S2 B12, friends on the weekends, to destress alone Seremban 2, 70300 Seremban, Negeri after a long and tiring day at work or to Sembilan work in a remote fashion for a change Contact: +6012-272 6011 of scenery. It has become an even more Operating Hours: 9.00 am - 6.00 pm cherished activity, after the chaos of the (Monday-Sunday) pandemic. Many of these cafes have been designed and decorated to not only look Just Koffea aesthetically-pleasing but to also evoke a tranquil ambience. Address: 368, Jalan S2 B15, Seksyen B, Uptown Avenue,, Seremban 2, 70300 In terms of beverages, feel free to go Seremban, Negeri Sembilan for the usual favourites such as mocha Contact: +6011-5954 1695 frappuccino or the more unconventional Operating Hours: 1.30 pm - 10.30 pm ones like matcha latte. On a similar note, dig (Monday-Sunday) / Closed on Tuesday into the Western/Asian bistro-style cuisine served here such as spaghetti carbonara, Chars Cafe chicken chop and nasi goreng ayam. Finish off your meal with a fan-favourite dessert Address: 278, Jalan S2 B12, Jalan S2 B6, such as red velvet cake or brownies. Seremban 2, 70300 Seremban, Negeri Sembilan Coffee and Dreams Contact: +6011-3703 4703 Operating Hours: 11.00 am - 11.00 pm Address: 199, Jalan S2 B14, Uptown (Sunday-Thursday) / 11.00 am - 12.00 am Avenue Seremban 2, 70300 Seremban, (Friday-Saturday) / Closed on Monday Negeri Sembilan Contact: +606-603 0092 Leh Pak Website: https://coffeeanddreams2.com/ Operating Hours: 12.00 pm - 9.00 pm Address: 2, Jalan Yam Tuan, Taman Sim, (Monday-Sunday) / Closed on Thursday 70000 Seremban, Negeri Sembilan Contact: +606-763 1126 40 Operating Hours: 9.00 am - 10.30 pm (Monday-Sunday)

Desserts SGI GA HS T RS OANNODMAITCT DR AE CL ITGI OH TNSS Who does not love to cleanse their palate NS Chocolate Gallery (ChocsValley) after a filling meal with some indulgent dessert? Some of us would probably prefer Address: A7-G, Block A, 9, Jalan Haruan eating it before the meal or even as the 5, Medan Perdagangan Oakland, 70300 meal itself. Seremban, and the nearby areas Seremban, Negeri Sembilan within Negeri Sembilan, have certain sweet Contact: +6018-910 4475 delicacies that must be tried. In fact, it is Website: https://chocsvalley.com.my/ encouraged to pack some to take home too. Operating Hours: 9.00 am - 5.00 pm In terms of temperature, these treats can (Monday-Saturday) / Closed on Sunday range from an icy cold cendol to a warm, fluffy pao. Whichever you choose, you are Cendol Sagu Rumbia Labu guaranteed to have a satisfied grin once you’re done munching on them. Address: Kampung Pulau, 71900 Labu, Negeri Sembilan Haji Shariff Cendol Contact: +6018-946 5535 Operating Hours: 11.00 am - 6.00 pm Address: 44, Jalan Yam Tuan, Bandar (Friday-Sunday) / Closed on Monday to Seremban, 70000 Seremban, Negeri Thursday Sembilan Contact: +606-762 8505 Restoran Popia Kuala Kangsar Operating Hours: 10.30 am - 6.00 pm (Monday-Sunday) / Closed on Friday Address: 11, Stadium Tuanku Abdul Rahman Paroi, 70400 Seremban, Negeri Asia Catering & Confectionery Sembilan (Siew Pow Master) Contact: +6012-677 5930 Operating Hours: 1.00 pm - 8.00 pm Address: 368, Jalan Seng Meng Lee, Taman (Monday-Saturday) / Closed on Sunday Unian, 70200 Seremban, Negeri Sembilan Contact: +606-763 2409 / +6012-620 1127 Putu Piring Abah Website: https://siewpowmaster.business. site/ Address: 7, Bazaar Rakyat Desa Cempaka, Operating Hours: 8.00 am - 6.00 pm Taman Desa Cempaka, 71800 Bandar Baru (Tuesday-Sunday) / Closed on Monday Nilai, Negeri Sembilan Contact: +6013-250 7085 Empayar Seremban Siew Pao Operating Hours: 12.30 pm - 7.00 pm (Monday-Sunday) Address: Lower Ground, LG1-57, Pasar Besar Negeri Sembilan, Jalan Besar TBK 4, Taman Bukit Kepayang, 70200 Seremban, Negeri Sembilan Website: https://www.serembansiewpow. com/ Contact: +6016-721 6308 Operating Hours: 9.30 am - 8.00 pm (Monday-Sunday) 41

SHOP TIL’ YOU DROP Shopping Malls If you are looking for one-stop centres to Pasar Borong Nilai 3 fulfill all your shopping needs, the shopping malls in Seremban, and the nearby areas Address: 823, Jalan Nilai 3/2, Kawasan within Negeri Sembilan, will certainly serve Perindustrian Nilai 3, 71800 Nilai, Negeri you well. From food and beverage outlets Sembilan and grocery stores to fashion and beauty Contact: +6012-266 5597 departments, there are tons of various retail Operating Hours: 9.00 am - 9.00 pm stores within each mall to offer excellence (Monday-Sunday) in diversity and quality. On top of that, many of these malls also have exciting AEON Seremban 2 entertainment and recreational centres to appease the youth, especially children, as Address: 112, Persiaran S2 B1, seremban 2, well as adults. Regardless of your activity 70300, negeri sembilan of choice, odds are you will be spending at Contact: +606-601 5643 least a few hours here to pass the time with Website: https://www.aeonretail.commy/ joy. Operating Hours: 10.00 am - 9.00 pm (Monday-Sunday) Palm Mall Seremban Mesa Mall Nilai Address: Jalan Sungai Ujong, Kemayan Square, 70200 Seremban, Negeri Sembilan 71800 Nilai, Negeri Sembilan Contact: +606-765 6073 Contact: +606-737 6288 Website: http://www.palmmall.my/ Website: http://mesamall.com.my/wp/ Operating Hours: 10.00 am - 10.00 pm Operating Hours: 10.00 am - 10.00 pm (Monday-Sunday) (Monday-Sunday) Seremban Prima AEON Nilai Address: Lot S25A, Seremban Prima, Jalan Address: 2, Persiaran Pusat Bandar, Putra Dato Bandar Tunggal, 70000 Seremban, Point, Putra Nilai, 71800 Nilai, Negeri Negeri Sembilan Sembilan Contact: +6011-3317 6776 / +606-764 8282 Contact: +606-790 4988 Website: https://www.serembanprima. Website: https://www.aeonretail.com.my/ com.my/ Operating Hours: 10.00 am - 10.00 pm Operating Hours: 10.00 am - 10.00 pm (Monday-Sunday) (Monday-Sunday) 42

SHOP TIL’ YOU DROP Night / Day Markets & Souvenir Shops Carboot Sale Park Sendayan If there is one sure way to get to know the Address: X-Park Sendayan, Jalan Pusat locals and the culture, visitors should pop Dagangan Sendayan 1, 71950 Seremban, by the night or day markets. From grocery Negeri Sembilan items to locally popular snacks and Contact: +6013-358 6151 beverages, there is so much to see, do and Operating Hours: 6.00 pm -12.00 am eat as you stroll along the open streets. (Friday-Saturday) Additionally, it would be wise to purchase a few souvenirs from gifts to food items to Dataran Senawang hold on to the memory of your travels. Address: Taman Komersil Senawang, Pasar Malam Ampangan 70450 Seremban, Negeri Sembilan Contact: +6018-620 8579 Address: Bandar Baru Ampangan, 70400 Operating Hours: 4.30 pm - 12.00 am Seremban, Negeri Sembilan (Monday-Sunday) Operating Hours: 5.00 pm - 10.00 pm (Wednesday and Friday only) The Negeri Sembilan Craft Complex Pasar Warisan Seremban Address: KM 1.6, Jalan Seremban, 72000 Kuala Pilah, Negeri Sembilan Address: Jalan Utam Singh, Bandar Contact: +606-481 1045 Seremban, 70000 Seremban, Negeri Operating Hours: 8.00 am - 5.00 pm Sembilan (Monday-Friday) Contact: +606-765 4333 Operating Hours: 7.30 am - 1.00 pm The Sandalwood (Only on Sunday) Address: 327, Jalan Haruan 5/7, 70300 Pasar Pagi Paroi Seremban, Negeri Sembilan Contact: +6016-338 8594 Address: Taman Paroi Jaya, 70400 Website: https://www.sandalwood.asia/ Seremban, Negeri Sembilan Operating Hours: 12.00 pm - 5.30 pm Operating Hours: 7.00 am - 12.00 pm (Monday-Sunday) (Only on Sunday) Kraftangan Lina Madu Senawang Address: No 117 B, Jalan Taman Komersil Senawang 6, Taman Komersil, 70450 Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia Contact: +6011-2102 9165 Operating Hours: 10.00 am - 10.00 pm (Monday-Sunday) 43



A C C O M M O D AT I O N Accommodation If you’re going to travel to a new location, The Royale Chulan Seremban the type of lodgings chosen is important as everyone is looking for convenience and Address: Jalan Dato A.S Dawood, 70100 comfort. Overlooking gorgeous scenery, Seremban, Negeri Sembilan some have even gone the extra mile to Contact: +606-766 6666 provide refined services that give that extra Website: https://www.royalechulan.com/ touch of class. On another note, some index.aspx even offer a more localised experience by including village activities in their packages. Depending on your requirements and interests, take your pick of either the luxury hotel budget hotel or homestay. Hotels/Resorts Luxury Lodgings D’Sora Boutique Business Hotel Klana Resort Seremban Address: 39, Jalan Metro Sendayan 1/2, Bandar Sri Sendayan, 71950 Siliau, Negeri Sembilan Contact: +606-775 8888 Website: https://dsora.com.my/ Address: PT 4388, Jalan Penghulu Cantik, Nilai Springs Resort Hotel Taman Tasik Seremban, 70100 Seremban, Negeri Sembilan Address: PT 4770, Nilai Spring Villas, 71800 Contact: +606-766 7888 Nilai, Negeri Sembilan Website: https://www.klana-resort.com. Contact: +606-850 2288 my/ Website: https://nilaisprings.com/ Palm Seremban Hotel Lexis Hibiscus Port Dickson Address: Jalan Toman 1, Kemayan Square, Address: 12th Mile, Jalan Pantai, 71250 Port 70200 Seremban, Negeri Sembilan Dickson, Negeri Sembilan Contact: +606-768 0088 Contact: +606-660 2626 Website: http://www.palmseremban.my/ Website: https://www.lexishibiscuspd.com/ Sutera Hotel Seremban 2 Thistle Port Dickson Address: 77-78, Persiaran S2/B2, 70300 Address: KM16, Jalan Pantai, Teluk Kemang, Seremban, Negeri Sembilan 71050 Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan Contact: +606-601 3774 Contact: +606-648 2828 Website: http://www.suterahotelseremban. Website: https://www.thistle.com.my/ com.my/ portdickson/ 45

A C C O M M O D AT I O N Budget Lodgings Sri Enstek Hotel Five Hotel Address: 61, Jalan Timur 6/1B, Bandar Baru Enstek, 71800 Bandar Baru Enstek, Address: 13&14, Lorong TBK 4-2/5, Taman Negeri Sembilan Bukit Kepayang, 70200 Seremban, Negeri Contact: +606-794 7662 Sembilan Website: http://www.srienstekhotel.com. Contact: +6019-398 7255 my/ Website: https://five-hotel-bukit-kepayang. business.site/ My Fame Hotel Hotel Seri Nilai Address: Lebuhraya Seremban - Bukit Nenas, Taman Ast, 70200 Seremban, Address: Bandar Baru Nilai, 71800 Nilai, Negeri Sembilan Negeri Sembilan Contact: +606-762 8885 Contact: +606-850 7888 Website: http://myfamehotel.com.my/ Website: https://www.facebook.com/ index.html Hotel-Seri-Nilai-223012254543243/ Gold Boutique Hotel D&F Boutique Hotel Address: C-1-1, Templer Business Park, Address: 125, Persiaran S2 B1, Seremban Jalan Tun Dr Ismail, 70200 Seremban, 2, 70300 Seremban, Negeri Sembilan Negeri Sembilan Contact: +6019-998 6813 Contact: +606-767 0333 Website: https://www.dnfboutiquehotel. Website: https://www.facebook.com/ com/ goldboutiquehotelseremban/ Seremban Inn Hotel Sai Villa Hotel Address: 39, Jalan Tuanku Munawir, Address: PT 7337, Jalan BBN 1/2c, Bandar Bandar Seremban, 70000 Seremban, Negeri Baru Nilai, 71800 Nilai, Negeri Sembilan Sembilan Contact: +606-799 7887 Contact: +606-761 7777 Website: https://www.facebook.com/ Website: http://serembaninn.com/ saivillahotelnilaiklia/ MTREE Hotel Smart Hotel Address: Blok LK2, Taman Komersial Areca, Address: Jalan Toman 2, Kemayan Square, Jalan BBN 12/1, Putra Nilai, Bandar Baru 70200 Seremban, Negeri Sembilan Nilai, 71800 Nilai, Negeri Sembilan Contact: +606-767 6077 Contact: +606-795 3889 Website: : https://www.facebook.com/ Website: http://mtree-nilai.com/ Smart-Hotel-Seremban-103217921614030/ 46

A C C O M M O D AT I O N Homestay Homestay Pachitan Attaining its name from the district in East Java, visitors that arrive at Homestay Pachitan will be greeted with kompang music, silat performances as well as a serving of fresh coconut water. Witness and participate in village lifestyle activities that involve making wau, batik, tempe, ketupat and handicraft items. In terms of nature interaction, watch and learn more about the growth of palm and rubber trees when you visit both estates. Similarly, you can get the chance to peel, grate and milk coconuts in the traditional way. Additionally, visitors can watch the gamelan performance held and join in on a traditional dance session. Address: Kampung Pachitan, 71960 Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan Contact: +6019-385 9793 Website: https://homestay-pachitan .business.site/ Operating Hours: Always open but call to book a reservation Homestay Rawa Homestay Pelegong At Homestay Rawa, take your pick out of the four rooms available before enjoying the At Homestay Pelegong, each room is well- outdoor garden. The amenities and services equipped with its own kitchenette, refrigerator include laundry services, restaurants and and cooling fan. Apart from an on-site car park, guide tours. Activities and demonstrations there is a smoking area, garden and guided tours include horseback riding, archery, cooking available. In the vicinity of the village, there are and making the wayang pacak handicraft traditional kampung houses, bountiful orchards, by hand. Speaking of horses, visitors can a flowing river from a nearby hill as well as experience the rare opportunity of bathing buffalo, cattle and goat farms. On a similar and feeding these majestic creatures. note, Bukit Galla and Jeram Tebrau are both Moreover, they can take the horse riding situated nearby for visitors to hike and cool off, and management course if this is their main respectively. The exciting activities available at area of interest. Guests can also immerse the homestay include rubber tapping, handicraft themselves in nature by visiting the Hutan making, cooking demonstrations, cultural dance Lipur Lenggeng Waterfall or interact with performances. If you’re lucky, you can even animals at Rabbit Fun Land and the ostrich catch a traditional wedding that follows the adat farm. Additionally, they can head to the perpatih traditions. Orang Asli Village to meet the indigenous locals. Address: Kampung Pelegong, Kampung Labu, Negeri Sembilan Address: Lot 32, Batu 2, Kampung Contact: +6012-316 0416 Rawa Hilir, N30, Kampung Rawa, 71750 Operating Hours: Always open but call to book Lenggeng, Negeri Sembilan a reservation Contact: +6019-354 4472 Operating Hours: Always open but call to book a reservation 47

MEDICAL TOURISM Medical Tourism KPJ Seremban Specialist Hospital Address: Lot 6219 & 6220, Jalan Toman 1, Mawar Specialist Medical Centre Kemayan Square, 70200 Seremban, Negeri Sembilan Address: 71, Jalan Rasah, 70300 Seremban, Contact: +606-768 6000 Negeri Sembilan Website: https://kpjhealth.com.my/ Contact: +606-764 7048 seremban/ Website: https://mawarmedical.com/ Operating Hours: 24 hours (Monday-Sunday) Operating Hours: 24 hours (Monday-Sunday) Nilai Medical Centre UCSI Hospital Address: PT 13717 Jalan BBN 2/1, Bandar Address: 2, Avenue, 3, Persiaran Springhill, Baru Nilai, 71800 Nilai, Negeri Sembilan 71010 Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan Contact: +606-850 5000 Contact: +606-648 8888 Website: https://www.nilaimc.com/ Website: https://www.ucsihospital.com/ Operating Hours: 24 hours Operating Hours: 24 hours (Monday-Sunday) Sehat Wellness & Medical Centre CMH Specialist Hospital Address: Uptown Avenue, 352, Jalan S2 Address: Jalan Tun Dr. Ismail, 70200 B9, Seremban 2, 70300 Seremban, Negeri Seremban, Negeri Sembilan Sembilan Contact: +606-763 1688 Contact: +606-601 6663 Website: https://www.cmhspecialist.my/ Website: https://www.sehathealthcare.com. Operating Hours: 24 hours (Monday-Sunday) my/ Operating Hours: 8.30 am - 6.00 pm Klinik Dr Ko (Monday-Saturday) / Closed on Sunday Address: 345, Jalan SS 2B8, Uptown Avenue Columbia Asia Medical Centre Seremban 2, 70300 Seremban, Negeri Sembilan Address: 292 & Lot PT1904, Jalan Haruan Contact: +606-601 5982 2, Oakland Commercial Center, 70300 Website: https://www.koskinspecialist.com/ Seremban, Negeri Sembilan. Operating Hours: 10.00 am - 7.00 pm Contact: +606-603 3988 (Monday-Friday) / 10.00 am - 6.00 pm Website: https://www.columbiaasia.com/ (Saturday) / Closed on Sunday malaysia/hospitals/seremban/overview Operating Hours: 24 hours (Monday-Sunday) SALAM Senawang Specialist Hospital Address: 234-243, Jalan Lavender Heights 2, Taman Lavender Heights, 70450 Senawang, Negeri Sembilan Contact: +606-675 1188 Website: https://www.salamsenawang.com/ Operating Hours: 24 hours (Monday-Sunday) 48